The Terms prohibit U.S. resident users from participating in class actions, class arbitrations, consolidated arbitrations, or private attorney general actions against Dropbox.
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This provision bars U.S. resident users from joining or initiating class or representative proceedings, requiring all disputes to be pursued individually. The severability clause within the arbitration section states that if this class action waiver is found unenforceable, the entire mandatory arbitration section becomes unenforceable.
Under this clause, U.S. resident users who have not opted out of arbitration may not bring or join class actions or representative proceedings against Dropbox. The agreement requires individual resolution of all disputes through arbitration.
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Compare across platforms →"NO CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS. You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis, and may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations aren't allowed.Excerpt from Dropbox's Terms of Service
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer contracts engage FTC Act Section 5 and have been the subject of judicial and regulatory scrutiny.
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This provision bars U.S. resident users from joining or initiating class or representative proceedings, requiring all disputes to be pursued individually. The severability clause within the arbitration section states that if this class action waiver is found unenforceable, the entire mandatory arbitration section becomes unenforceable.
Under this clause, U.S. resident users who have not opted out of arbitration may not bring or join class actions or representative proceedings against Dropbox. The agreement requires individual resolution of all disputes through arbitration.
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